An earthquake of magnitude1 6.1 shook Peru on the morning of this Sunday, causing damage to homes, offices, and structures in various districts. The event resulted in at least one fatality2.
The National Seismological Center (CENSIS) reported that on June 15 at 11:35 AM, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter located 30 km southwest of the province of Callao, with magnitude 6.1 and at a depth of 49 km.
Authorities3 urged the population to remain calm and stated that they continued to monitor the event in case aftershocks occurred.
n various places in Lima, there were reports of objects falling, cracked windows, and damaged walls, as well as temporary power outages.
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magnitude [ˈmægnɪtju:d]
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| n.大小；重大；星等 | |
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fatality [fəˈtæləti]
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| n.不幸，灾祸，天命 | |
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authorities [ɔ:'θɒrɪtɪs]
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| n.当局，权力，权威；权威( authority的名词复数 )；权力；学术权威；[复数]当权者 | |
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